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Game-winning field goal pushes Vikings past New York Giants

Vikings kicker Greg Joseph made a 61-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to win a football game over the New York Giants on Saturday, Dec. 24 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

By Elizabeth Flores,

Jerry Holt and

Carlos Gonzalez

December 25, 2022 at 12:05AM
Greg Joseph (1) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after a 61-yard field goal to win the game.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during team introductions.
Danielle Hunter (99) of the Minnesota Vikings pressures New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) in the third quarter.
New York Giants Daniel Jones (8) is tackled by Patrick Peterson (7) of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter.
Fans dressed for a White Out.
Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a first down catch with K.J. Osborn (17) in the third quarter.
Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter.
T.J. Hockenson (87) catches the ball for a first down before being stopped by New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) in the second quarter.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter.
Justin Jefferson (18) catches touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Harrison Phillips (97) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a stop in the fourth quarter.
Kirill Kaprizov (97) of the Minnesota Wild and teammates did the Skol Chant.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II (33) knocks the ball out of New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) to force a fumble in the second quarter.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99), left, and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II (33) celebrate after sacking New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) in the third quarter.
Jordan Hicks (58) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after breaking up a pass in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) caught a fourth quarter catch over New York Giants safety Julian Love (20).
Khyiris Tonga (95) of the Minnesota Vikings knocks down a pass by New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) avoids a third quarter sack by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97).
T.J. Hockenson (87) of the Minnesota Vikings catches a pass touchdown in the fourth quarter touchdown.
Josh Metellus (44) of the Minnesota Vikings blocks a punt by Jamie Gillan (6) of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter.
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks away from Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Greg Joseph (1) of the Minnesota Vikings makes a 61-yard field goal to win the game in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates his 61 yard winning field goal as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) walked off the field.
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Greg Joseph (1) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after a 61-yard field goal to win the game. (Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Elizabeth Flores

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Liz Flores, a photojournalist for the Minnesota Star Tribune for 12-plus years, previously worked at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 8 years.

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Jerry Holt

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Jerry Holt has been a Minnesota Star Tribune staff photographer since 1990.

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Carlos Gonzalez

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Carlos Gonzalez is veteran of the Minnesota Star Tribune photo staff. He covers a variety of assignments including news, features and sports.

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